If you see your brotherstanding by the roadWith a heavy loadFrom the seeds he sowedAnd if you see your sisterfalling by the wayJust stop and sayYour going the wrong way

You've got to try a little kindnessYes show a little kindnessYes shine your light for everyone to seeAnd if you try a little kindnessAnd you'll over look the blindnessof narrow minded peopleOf the narrow minded street

Don't walk around without an outLend a helping handin the still of doubtAnd the kindness that youshow every dayWill help someoneAlong their way

You've got to try a little kindnessYes show a little kindnessYes shine your light for everyone to seeAnd if you try a little kindnessAnd you'll over look the blindnessof narrow minded peopleOf the narrow minded street

You've got to try a little kindnessYes Lord show a little kindnessYes shine your light for everyone to seeAnd if you try a little kindnessAnd you'll over look the blindnessof narrow minded peopleOf the narrow minded street